San Diego, CA – Fatal DUI Crash on Interstate 805

San Diego, CA (December 12, 2018) On the night of December 11th, a fatal DUI crash happened on the Interstate 805 Freeway near Bonita Road. According to the reports, a suspected drunken driver was in the northbound lanes when he crashed into a pickup truck. The impact of the collision caused the pickup truck to then crash into a dump truck in a Caltrans construction zone. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found the pickup truck driver seriously injured and transported the driver to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, the driver passed away at the hospital. The police arrested the suspected DUI driver and are currently investigating the accident.

We are sad to hear that a life was lost in this collision. We send our condolences to the driver’s family as we know it’s never easy to lose a loved one, especially in a vehicle accident that could have been prevented.

Vehicle Accidents in California

Recent studies show that one percent of all licensed drivers in the United States are arrested for driving under the influence. Driving impaired is highly dangerous and takes thousands of lives every year. Once a driver’s blood alcohol concentration surpasses .08%, they should not be operating a vehicle. Too much alcohol consumption slows down hand-eye coordination and blurs vision, making it impossible to focus on the road.

The police are completing a thorough investigation of the accident to determine which charges will be pressed against the driver. The pickup driver’s family could file a wrongful death lawsuit to help cover funeral expenses and more.

At Brady Law Group, we understand how traumatic it is to lose a loved one, which is why we fight so hard for our clients to ensure they receive justice for their loss. We have a well-known reputation for helping our clients win satisfying settlements that assist them with any expenses related to the death of their loved one. If you or someone you know lost a loved one in a vehicle accident, call 415-459-7300 for a free consultation today.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.